He Battle of Hastings Teacher NotesThe Battle of Hastings. A good background knowledge will be gained of the difference between the Saxons and Normans and how a change of monarchy in 1066 could have quite a dramatic impact upon society and government within Britain as a7.04 Kb. 1

The Bright Day Is Done And We Are For The DarkBut why did the battle take place ? Why did William the Bastard, Duke of Normandy, think that he had a claim to the English throne in the first place. Or was it just an adventure31.58 Kb. 1